COUNTRY APPLE GALETTE

Today is Mike’s birthday! I love birthdays, but Mike is the complete opposite when it comes to his own. And, despite his preference that I not mention it at all, I’m simply too big of a fan of him to let it pass by without sharing a little something. This year, I strayed from the usual blueberry-inspired recipe and decided to make him a Country Apple Galette.

What is a Galette?

A galette is basically a “rustic tart” and is a lot of fun to prepare since the crust is folded over and not perfectly formed like you might do with a pie. It takes the pressure off and honestly, I love how natural and imperfect it looks.

I found inspiration for this recipe while watching Jacques Pépin’s cooking show with Mike. We also have his book. While watching him make the Galette, I immediately wanted to make what he was making. It looked so good and so easy, so I ran out and grabbed the ingredients.

I decided to make two so I could nibble during the shoot and so Mike could enjoy some without having to wait for me to finish. The best part is probably the drizzle of honey and lemon on top. A little brightness goes a long way for the apple flavor. Delicious!

Happy Birthday, Mike. My love, and my number one fan, who always sees the best in me and keeps me laughing daily. I love you!